Corrosion resistance of Tungsten

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Think this is the right place to put this Q.Just wondering on the Corrosion resistance of Tungsten, I have some 2% Lanthanum oxide 98% Tungsten and plenty of 2% thorium 98% Tungsten.I think I have some 2% cerium ,To be used as a spring retainer in a 316 SS assembly I do have some 316 and yes the Tungsten will be more brittle but I suspect that the original retainers were some sort of high carbon steel.Whilst not on the water it is in a pool area so a higher than normal chlorine environment.Any one ?Thanks in advanceBrett ThompsonA good guess is better than a bad measurement
Reply:I'm a noob, but isn't the concept of TIG that the electrode doesn't get consumed in the weld, unless you dunk it like me?Lincoln AC/DC 225/125 and WP17. 75A AC is for pipe thawing!HH 140 - new addtion 9/2012.I didn't agree, but hoped for Hope and Change.I got change for myself and my family: for the worse.This is the reality of: Barackalypse Now. Again.
Reply:Originally Posted by jtcnjI'm a noob, but isn't the concept of TIG that the electrode doesn't get consumed in the weld, unless you dunk it like me?
Reply:Use the SS, tungsten is way to brittle why are you even considering it?
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbayUse the SS,
Reply:Originally Posted by jtcnjI'm a noob, but isn't the concept of TIG that the electrode doesn't get consumed in the weld, unless you dunk it like me?
Reply:Dunking Tungsten has no bearing on Brett's question at all..I have no idea what outdoor elements and or water submersion effects on it would be but my money is on that it will hold up without any vibrations involved..What are we trying to do with this since it has to be pretty small in diameter.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterWhat are we trying to do with this since it has to be pretty small in diameter..
Reply:Where is that slap myself in the head smiley anyway?Just do it Brett.Tungsten is carbide so let it fly....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterWhere is that slap myself in the head smiley anyway?
Reply:Yeah that one....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterWhere is that slap myself in the head smiley anyway?Just do it Brett.Tungsten is carbide so let it fly....zap!
Reply:If you just Google "tungsten corrosion resistance" you will find several pages that list the things that tungsten will and won't react with. Tungsten is corrosion resistant to water at all temperatures, steam below 700°C (1292°F), and to chlorine below 250 °C (482°F).Visit Tensaiteki.com